This video shows two Rough-legged
Hawks on winter territory at two of the few remaining
grasslands of southeastern New York State. Grasslands are
becoming rare, as land use has changed from farming and open
space to business and housing.

The powered flight of this light phase
Rough-leg is shown first at normal speed, and then in slow
motion. Look for the dark carpel patches and dark belly.
The hover flight at the end of the video is typical of
Rough-legs when hunting.